Indus River Sees Medium Flood at Key Points as Inflows Rise
ISLAMABAD – The Flood Forecasting Division has reported that the Indus River is experiencing medium flood levels at several barrages including Kalabagh, Chashma, and Guddu, as high volumes of water continue to flow into the river system.
At Tarbela, one of the primary reservoirs, the inflow of water has reached 369,000 cusecs, with an outflow of 367,000 cusecs. The water level at the Tarbela reservoir currently stands at 1,530 feet, nearing its maximum conservation level of 1,550 feet.
Further downstream, the Indus River at Kalabagh is in medium flood, recording 382,800 cusecs inflow and 374,800 cusecs outflow. Similarly, Chashma has registered an inflow of 378,300 cusecs and an outflow of 359,300 cusecs, maintaining medium flood conditions.
At Guddu Barrage, the river is again in medium flood with 340,600 cusecs inflow and 304,700 cusecs outflow. Meanwhile, Taunsa Barrage shows low flood levels, with 248,300 cusecs inflow and 254,800 cusecs outflow.
The Indus at Sukkur Barrage is in low flood, with 262,300 cusecs inflow and 208,700 cusecs outflow, while Kotri Barrage is also experiencing low flood, recording 191,000 cusecs inflow and 150,300 cusecs outflow.
The Chenab River has been reported in low to medium flood at Marala Headworks, with 104,300 cusecs inflow and 80,700 cusecs outflow.
At the Mangla reservoir, the water level is at 1,190.70 feet, still below its maximum conservation level of 1,242 feet.
Authorities continue to monitor the flood situation closely, urging relevant departments and communities in vulnerable areas to stay alert for any updates.
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